Meet the Helpers: 911 Emergencies
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(Describer) Title: Meet the Helpers
Hi. My name is Rene, and I'm a helper. I'm very proud of my job because I get to help you when there's an emergency. I'm a 911 operator. Some scary things happened recently, but I want you to know that there are a lot of grownups in the neighborhood working to keep you safe. 911 operators are important in our neighborhood because we connect you with other helpers. In an emergency, 911 operators coordinate with firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and other helpers to send assistance you need. So, what is my job? To keep you safe. And what's your job? To be safe.
(narrator) To meet other helpers in our neighborhood, go to meetthehelpers.org. "Meet the Helpers" is made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
Now Playing As: English with English captions (change)
Explore the role of a 911 operator during an emergency in neighborhoods and communities. They answer the calls of persons facing emergencies and collect vital information to pass along to other community helpers. Part of the "Meet the Helpers" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 55 seconds
- Topic: Careers, Health and Safety, Social Science
- Subtopic: Community Life, Occupations, Safety
- Grade/Interest Level: Ps - 3
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- Release Year: 2019
- Producer/Distributor: WUCF
- Series: Meet the Helpers
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